Deputy Planning and Building Director

This “At-Will” position, subject to employment agreement, is a senior level management position in the Planning and Building Department. The position exercises considerable independent judgment in the management of assigned activities. The position may serve as the Acting Director in the absence of the Director.

This is an FSLA-Exempt position subject to an at-will employment agreement.

• Coordinate the directives of the Planning and Building Director, Town Manager, Town Council, and Zoning and Design Review Board, within the capabilities of the department’s staff; assigns staff members to projects; monitors projects’ progress and prepares staff presentations for public meetings and work sessions.
• Plan, organize, analyze, and direct the operations, activities, and services of the Planning and Building Department such as administration, permitting or policy and program services for effectiveness and operational efficiency.
• Respond to administrative input concerning organizational needs; direct the development and implementation of policies, procedures and programs.
• Supervise and evaluate the performance of assigned personnel; interview and select employees; recommend reassignment, termination and disciplinary actions; coordinate subordinate work assignments and review work to assure compliance with established standards, requirements and procedures; assure employee understanding of established requirements.
• Respond to inquiries and complaints from the general public, other departments, outside organizations, developers. Responds both orally and in writing to questions and concerns.
• Communicate with administrators, personnel, outside organizations, and advisory committees to exchange information, coordinate activities and programs, and resolve issues or concerns; meet with elected officials, individually or as a governing board, to review and discuss issues and recommendations in a clear and organized manner.
• Communicate development standards to property owners and contractors.
• Communicate zoning and property maintenance standards to property owners and the public.
• Maintain current knowledge of laws, codes, ordinances, regulations, and pending legislation related to assigned functions and activities; modifies programs, functions, and procedures to assure compliance with local, state, and federal requirements as appropriate.
• Participate in the development, preparation and presentation of annual budgets for assigned functions; analyze and review budgetary and financial data; control and authorize expenditures in accordance with established limitations; provide recommendations concerning fees, taxes, and assessments as requested.
• Participate in managing the development and implementation of the Department’s goals, objectives, and priorities; recommend and administer policies and procedures; monitor and evaluate programs and implement process improvements when necessary.
• Provide oversight of Town housing related programs.
• Implement General Plan and vision for future.
• Provide administrative oversight and direction for building permit operation including supervision of contracted building department staff and assigned administrative support staff.
• Analyze and evaluate the public’s interest and understanding of department programs and services through focus groups, surveys, or other methods, and advises and reports findings to the Director.
• Coordinate technical, administrative and public relations activities for department with other Town departments, and outside agencies.
• May serve as Acting Director in the absence of the Director.
• Maintains a physical presence in the office in order to supervise staff, perform administrative duties and meet with developers and the public.

Other Duties

• Reviews and coordinates engineering projects and plans with Public Works Director/Town Engineer and ensures conformance to Town regulations.
• May be assigned to various committees and task forces as assigned.
• May participate in various local and regional task forces related to issues affecting the Town: housing, environmental, growth management, NVTA, RCAAP, etc.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.